Holmium laser sclerostomy in glaucomatous eyes with prior surgery: 24-month results.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the effectiveness of holmium laser sclerostomy in glaucoma patients who have had prior intraocular surgery.


METHODS
The authors conducted a retrospective analysis of outcomes for 25 patients who underwent holmium laser sclerostomy from 1991 to 1993.


RESULTS
Postoperative success (defined as a drop in intraocular pressure of 30% and a final intraocular pressure of less than 22 mm Hg) at 24 months ranged from 36% to 52%, depending on criteria chosen for success. There were no major complications from the procedure.


CONCLUSIONS
Holmium laser sclerostomy can be successful in a highly select group of patients undergoing filtration procedures who have had prior intraocular surgery.
Friedman
D S
DS
William and Anna Goldberg Glaucoma Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Katz
L J
LJ
Augsburger
J J
JJ
Lean
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure / Q000502:physiology; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012599:Sclerostomy / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity